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Spaghetti Carbonara

Slimming World Syns: Zero [Using two of your Healthy A extra allowance, otherwise this will be approx 7 syns per serving]
Weight Watchers Points: 13 WW Points per serving
Calories: 498 Per Serving
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 250g Dried Spaghetti
  • 1 Small Onion [Peeled, Diced]
  • 6 Bacon Medallions [Roughly Chopped]
  • 200g Tinned Lean Ham [Cubed]
  • 4 Button Mushrooms [Finely Diced]
  • 1 Garlic Clove [Crushed]
  • 170g Soft Light Cheese [Room temperature]
  • Salt and Pepper [To Season]
  • 90g Parmesan Cheese [Grated]

Instructions

  • Cook spaghetti in a pan of salted boiling water as per instructions.
  • Using a pan over a medium heat, spritz with you choice of low calorie cooking spray. Cook the onion for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Add the bacon and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Add ham, mushrooms and garlic. Add a small amount of water if sticking.
  • Cook for 2 - 3 minutes over a low heat.
  • Stir in the soft cheese bit by bit over a low heat. Stirring continuously.
  • Using tongs, put the cooked spaghetti into the pan. [Do not drain, as the pasta water helps to make a creamy sauce]
  • Keep stirring until everything is cooked and coated. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve in dishes and top with parmesan.